TY - JOUR TI - On the origin and evolution of the word inflation T2 - Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland IS - KW - inflation KW - money AB - A historical look at the origin and uses of the word inflation, arguing that although the term has become nearly synonymous with "price increase," its original meaning--a rise in the general price level caused by an imbalance between the quantity of money and trade needs--is the definition driving many of those who advocate an anti-inflation policy for the Federal Reserve. AU - Bryan, Michael F. UR - http://ecsocman.hse.ru/text/17429814/ PY - 1997 SP - M2 - VL - SN - N1 - LA - EN CY - PB - M3 - LB - VL - ER -